All Categories MCQs
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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
68431
Which meeting in 1884-1885 established the rules for the European colonization of Africa?
Answer:
Berlin Conference
Organized by Otto von Bismarck, the Berlin Conference regulated European colonization and trade in Africa, effectively launching the 'Scramble for Africa' without African representation.
68432
The poem 'The White Man's Burden' was written by:
Answer:
Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling wrote this controversial poem, which characterized imperialism as a noble enterprise of civilization, urging the US to take up the 'burden' of empire in the Philippines.
68433
Which 19th-century theory applied the concept of 'survival of the fittest' to human societies to justify imperialism?
Answer:
Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism was used by imperialists to justify the conquest of 'weaker' races, arguing that European dominance was nature's way of improving the human species.
68434
The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force is known as:
Answer:
Imperialism
Imperialism refers to the practice of a larger country or government growing stronger by taking over poorer or weaker countries that have important resources.
68435
Joseph Lister is famous for introducing:
Answer:
Antiseptic surgery
Joseph Lister introduced the use of carbolic acid to sterilize surgical instruments and wounds, drastically reducing post-operative infections.
68436
Who is known for his work on the theory of evolution, published in 1859?
Answer:
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859, proposing the theory of evolution by natural selection.
68437
The 'Cottage Industry' refers to:
Answer:
Producing goods by hand at home
Before the factory system, goods like textiles were often produced by individuals working in their own homes, known as the cottage industry or putting-out system.
68438
Which inventor is associated with the induction motor and alternating current (AC)?
Answer:
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla championed the Alternating Current (AC) system for electricity transmission and invented the AC induction motor.
68439
The 'Transcontinental Railroad' in the US was completed in:
Answer:
1869
The First Transcontinental Railroad was completed on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah, linking the East and West coasts.
68440
Who invented the radio (wireless telegraphy)?
Answer:
Guglielmo Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi is credited with developing the first practical system for wireless telegraphy (radio) around 1895.